The Zoho IOT application offers users the opportunity to experience its features without the need for a physical device by using the ZiBot mobile app. This innovative solution allows individuals to convert their smartphones into functional IoT devices, enabling them to explore how data is received, processed, and utilized for monitoring and management purposes within the Zoho IOT platform. By turning their phones into virtual IoT sensors, users can gain practical insights and test the application's capabilities without investment in dedicated hardware.
To get started, users need to install the ZiBot app on their smartphones and connect it to the Zoho IOT web application. Once linked, users can directly view and monitor the sensors embedded in their smartphones through the Zoho IOT interface. This setup provides a real-world simulation of an IoT device in action, allowing users to observe live data streams and better understand how IoT devices operate in various scenarios, all from the comfort of their own device.
The application utilizes several types of data collected from the smartphone, which serves as a virtual IoT device. These include location data, step count, accelerometer and gyroscope readings, brightness levels, battery percentage, elevation, air pressure, and PIR sensor data. Each type of data has specific applications, such as location tracking for mapping, motion detection through accelerometer and gyroscope, environmental monitoring via air pressure and brightness sensors, and power management by tracking battery levels. Users are assured of privacy, as the data collected is real-time and can be controlled or limited through device settings, visible only to the user and authorized others.
Overall, this approach offers a practical and accessible way for users to familiarize themselves with IoT technology and monitoring systems using a device they already own. It demonstrates the power and variety of data points that IoT applications can leverage, making it easier to understand how IoT can be integrated into various fields. With privacy and security considerations in mind, the system ensures that user data remains secure, giving confidence in the adoption of IoT solutions through the Zoho platform.